He Gives His Son

(Isaiah 9:2-6)

© 2005 David P. Wirth

 

People walking in darkness having seen the greatest light

On those living in the land of the shadow of the death

You enlarged  every nation. You increased all their joy

They rejoice in Your presence as men do with plunder

 

Chorus:

 

For to us a child is born

For to us He gives His Son

For to us a child is born

For to us He gives His Son. His Son

 

 

For the yoke that weighed them down, heavy bar upon their shoulders

The rod of His oppressors broken as Midyan’s defeat

Every warrior’s boots were marching. Every garment rolled in blood

Will be destined all for burning, will be fuel for the fire

 

To Chorus

 

For to us a child is born. For to us He gives His Son

Dominion on His shoulders. He will be called the name

Pele-Yo‘etz, El Gibbor, Avi-‘Ad, Sar-Shalom

Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace